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Fisherhaven Academy

Public secondary school · Fisherhaven, Hermanus, Western Cape · Overberg district (2 circuit)

Fisherhaven Academy is a public secondary school in Fisherhaven, Hermanus. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Fisherhaven Academy, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Fisherhaven, Hermanus, Fisherhaven Academy is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

697
Learners
19
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Fisherhaven Academy does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Overberg district

Here is how Fisherhaven Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Overberg district.

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Fisherhaven Academy's 697; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fisherhaven Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qhayiya Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,954 learners against Fisherhaven Academy's 697; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fisherhaven Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,882 learners against Fisherhaven Academy's 697; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fisherhaven Academy; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,808 learners against Fisherhaven Academy's 697; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fisherhaven Academy; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Fisherhaven Academy's 697; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fisherhaven Academy; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Hermanus

And within Hermanus itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Qhayiya Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,954 learners against Fisherhaven Academy's 697; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fisherhaven Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,882 learners against Fisherhaven Academy's 697; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fisherhaven Academy; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Zwelihle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Fisherhaven Academy's 697; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fisherhaven Academy; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mount Pleasant Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,092 learners against Fisherhaven Academy's 697; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fisherhaven Academy; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Hermanus Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fisherhaven Academy, 1,079 compared with 697; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fisherhaven Academy; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Fisherhaven Academy for 2027

As a public school, Fisherhaven Academy follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Lagoon Street Fisherhaven 7202
Postal
School Street Unknown Unknown 7200
Telephone
99
EMIS number
100000828

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fisherhaven Academy?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Fisherhaven Academy directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fisherhaven Academy?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Fisherhaven Academy the best school in Hermanus?
No matric pass rate is on record for Fisherhaven Academy to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Hermanus besides Fisherhaven Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Hermanus, including Qhayiya Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Fisherhaven Academy?
Fisherhaven Academy reported 697 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Fisherhaven Academy?
No. Fisherhaven Academy is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Fisherhaven Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Fisherhaven Academy.
Is Fisherhaven Academy a public or private school?
Fisherhaven Academy is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fisherhaven Academy?
You can call 99. It is located at Lagoon Street Fisherhaven 7202.
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